Accelerating Digital Transformation Through Strategic Collaboration

Rise, part of the National Holding Group, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with VAST Data during GITEX Global 2025, marking a major step forward in advancing data-driven innovation and digital transformation across the region.

The agreement reflects Rise’s mission to drive the UAE’s vision for a smarter, more connected future—powered by intelligence, cloud innovation, and data-centric technologies that empower both public and private sectors.

Partnership Highlights and Signing Ceremony

The MOU was signed by Mr. Mohammed Gharaibeh, Group General Manager at Rise, and Mr. Peter Gadd, Managing Director and President of Sales EMEA at VAST Data. The signing took place in the presence of Mr. Haider Aziz, General Manager – MEA, Turkey & Africa; Mr. Mohammed Sabunchi, Head of Sales – AI & Data Platform UAE; and Mr. Omar Alomari, Head of Business Development & Innovation at Rise.

This collaboration unites Rise’s expertise in digital transformation and innovation with VAST Data’s advanced capabilities in data management and AI infrastructure, setting the foundation for scalable, efficient, and intelligent data ecosystems.

Empowering AI-Driven Transformation Across the Region

VAST Data is a global leader in building data platforms designed to power AI workloads and large-scale enterprise computing. Through this partnership, Rise and VAST Data will jointly support government entities and enterprises across the UAE and the MENA region in modernizing their data infrastructures.

The collaboration aims to accelerate AI readiness, strengthen data governance, and promote a future where organizations can make faster, smarter, and more sustainable decisions driven by unified, intelligent data systems.

Building a Smarter, Connected Future

By joining forces, Rise and VAST Data are creating the foundation for a data-powered era—one that integrates advanced storage, analytics, and AI technologies to enable innovation across industries.

This partnership reinforces Rise’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive operational excellence, enhance digital resilience, and contribute to the UAE’s vision of becoming a global hub for technological innovation.

Together, Rise and VAST Data are shaping the future—a future powered by data, AI, and intelligent collaboration.